One May 17th, DailyMotion, the worlds largest user content and upload video sharing site, is doing a media blitz for the release of The Last Stand to its international audience. We are excited to have such a large collective behind us, promoting our work and getting it out to more and more people. We did a photo shoot for the media and here are the Behind-the-Scenes shots:
Hey folks, recently we did an interview with Erie, Pennsylvania based Corey of The Midnight Podcast, an all-zombies weekly show about – zombies. Corey has since been added as a commentator on several other series podcasts about horror to be the official zombie newsman. Sit back and enjoy the cast:
The Midnight Podcast interviews Martin of The Last Stand
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PDX Sucks brings back The Last StandToday, we myself and Rachel were on PDXSucks talking about zombies, The Last Stand, and our new episode coming out February 1st. You can listen in here, or check it out at the PDXSucks website. We are big supporters of what they do, and they are big supporters of what we do. A true match made in heaven. Robert and Sabrina, the hosts, have crossed the line beyond podcasting and beyond radio, to deliver the next evolution in entertainment and information. They are truly paving the way for the future, and I am glad to be a part of it.
PDXSucks Episode 219:Zombies, The Last Stand, zombie strippers, Harold Phillips, and shooting down tween excuses for love and horror.
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If there are any. Well here is to hoping there are Galaxy Sailor Production fans out there. I thought I better get in here and update the site, and make some announcements as to what is happening in the filming world.
First off, the big project, The Last Stand, is about to release Episode 3 on Monday, February 1st, 2010. We are finished with all the special effects and we are completely scored music wise, and all the color is in place. Now we are getting our audio mixed and sweetened by Tag Team Audio. These guys are gems, and they have an extensive history of amazing work for some big dogs. I am pretty amazed that I have the opportunity for them to put the finishing touches on our audio. Once that is done, Episode 3 is out to the masses.
There are some films our there that I think need a tip of the hat for people to go out and see. First off, everyone is talking about Avatar. I did see Avatar, as a midnight movie, opening night, in Digital 3D. What did I think? Well, I have always been a Cameron fan, but I was left flat by Titanic. Cameron is the master at developing characters with texture and soul, despite the environments he creates (which are amazing). Look and ALIENS and The Abyss. These are movies that are amazing and beautiful and scary and dynamic, and the characters are the real starts, as well as amazing stories. That is what we care about: the characters and the story. I thought Avatar was meh in story and characters. I love Sigorney Weaver, but she was wasted in the film as a talent. There are also holes in the story. BUT! When the story involves our exploring of the environments and the textures created by the new digital 3D technology, Cameron is at the top of his game. If you were to compare Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, the technology was pretty but it didn’t give us anything we didn’t already have, plus it failed in story and characters. While Cameron may have failed me with story holes, he created environments and textures that made me feel like I was truly part of something new. So with that, it is totally worth it!
Up next, people need to watch Food, Inc. and The Cove. They are harsh, brutal, and earth shattering in what you will learn of what people do to each other and the environment, but you have to be aware of what is done around you that you choose to ignore. We need to wake up, fellow humans, for we are our own worst enemy.
I think that is good for now. Galaxy Sailor, signing off…
Hey folks, we here at Galaxy Sailor Productions are the master minds behind The Last Stand. We just got Episode 2: Dearly Departed posted all over the place and we hope you come and check it out! Episode 3 is nearing completion in edits, so hopefully we will have music and special effects coming soon as well. Thanks for staying tuned. It was a tough road getting to Episode 2, but the increased quality in film and personnel should make it worth while. Please enjoy!
I gotta pay more attention to this blog in case someone is paying attention to it.
Well, The Last Stand trudges on as far as getting the series out the door. I have hit every issue in making a film. Audio and filming issues in the field, computer and media outages in the technology world, people issues in getting it done. All in all, it’s the typical problems associated with making it all happen. Oh, and no budget…
There have been lots of happenings for me though. Lets see:
I was hired to film in Seattle for Brunswick Media and Ports America. BM was hire to create a new educational video, which was to include ports that are used be PA on the west coast. Most all of their ownership is in New Jersey and Texas, so coming to Seattle was a way to start making the west siders feel included. Hopefully I will get some footage soon to post on here of what I shot that day. I had never been actually on a port area before, so it was pretty amazing to see the MASSIVE operation it takes to unload all the stuff we consume in this country.
About two weeks ago I got hired on to do a commercial for Rose’s Equipment & Supply here in Portland. The company has been in business for 30 years and has never had a TV commercial of any kind. I am very happy and fortunate to say that I got to make their first one! You can find the commercial here as well as in my video section and embedded at the end of this post. Thanks goes out to Rachel Bennett for helping to script, shoot and edit this commercial. Also, a big thanks to Michael Fox of Vault Modeling & Talent for coming in for the day be talent and hire talent.
Speaking of Michael, it turns out he was quite the mover and shaker in his days of L.A., and having worked with Michael here a few times, he was gracious enough to ask me and Rachel to come and visit his buddies at Indent Studios. They are shooting a movie with Gus Van Sant right now, and we got to see the set that was built. The actress playing in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, Mia Wasikowsha, was there filming a love scene. Very cool stuff.
On the IMDb notes, I now have several IMDb listings. I am pretty psyched about that. You can check me out here and here. More to be added on that, for sure!
I recently helped to shoot a music video for Autumn Andel and Photosphere LLC. It was Autumn’s eighth music video, and another one of here green screen compositing adventures. It was a good time filming!
I know, I know. I keep on promising episode 2 of The Last Stand. I just want it to be good and be right, so it is taking time. The first one is as good as it is out of accident and luck with whatever skill I had to add to it. I don’t trust to blind luck to carry me through it, so if it isn’t want I want, then I am not going to put it out there. I hope soon!
Carry on peoples, and thanks for stopping in!
Well, folks, the fun never stops here. We have had two crazy weekends of shooting, with six scenes shot and one episode all finished. Now it is off to be edited and the journey to the web shall be complete.
It hasn’t been without issue, both good and bad. I think I will focus on the good to begin with.
Well, Rachel Tharp, aka The Oubliette, has taken on make up duties with her boyfriend Preston at her side. Their work has been amazing, to say the least, and it just keeps making The Last Stand better and better. Wow, did I just mention that there are zombies in episode 2? I think I did! Holy crap, there are zombies in episode 2. Now you have something to look forward to. Let the goo begin.
We locked in some of our big locations, so we rest easy knowing we have those little buggers out of the way. To catch you up, we have secured The Cotton Club, a 1930′s jazz club that has been shut down for decades. As well, we are solid on shooting in The Lotus, a 1920′s hotel that is condemned due to earthquakes will drop it. We get to run and jump and shoot stuff in there. Some more locations are needed, but our biggies are set.
Today, our audio issues couldn’t have been any worse I don’t think. Everything short of real gunfire could be heard. Apparently, Sunday morning is a good time to do heavy construction and train rail repair. Coupled with an increased volume of air travel, geese flying over head, and a band of blind folded Tibetan minstrels being all at peace with nature by ringing a brass bells and hiking up the hill, it made for an audio extravaganza. Yeah Audio!
OK, the compositing should go better!
Sorry it has been a while since I posted on here. I have been keeping up with posts on my web series blog at The Last Stand and haven’t kept the GSP followers well informed. Hopefully some of you have followed me over to TLS and are hanging out there, watching our progress.
Here it is: Conceived in 5 minutes; written in two hours; scouted/props/crew/actors in less than 24 hours; filmed in about 3 hours. This is as quick and dirty as anything I could imagine and still would want people to see.
When scouting for a different project, myself and Stephanie (one of the actors) found out this location was due for demolishing any day. After we scrambled to throw something together, 3 out of the 4 buildings had been bull dozed into rubble, leaving only this one standing. Literally, this buildings last stand.
Many folks didn’t show for the shoot, equipment never made it, and we raced against the light to do this with the skeleton bunch we had. All in all, I think it turned out pretty good!
The Last Stand from Galaxy Sailor on Vimeo.